News | Powell Tribune

Game and Fish: Spring is a good time to view sage grouse

The grass is turning green around the state and spring has sprung. Don’t let the windy weather keep you indoors. April is one of the best months to view sage grouse on their leks in Wyoming, … more

4/23/24

Wyoming tourism agency social media goes dark amid wolf furor

Wyoming’s state tourism agency has suspended social media posts and paid ads relating to wildlife amid the worldwide furor over the wolf abuse and killing in Daniel. The Wyoming … more

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com | 4/23/24

Veterans assistance in Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie counties

CHEYENNE — A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout May. Brad Cline is … more

4/23/24

USDA awards over $1 million to Wyoming businesses

CASPER — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wyoming State Director Glenn Pauley announced Monday — Earth Day — investments totaling over $1 million … more

4/23/24

The Wyoming Republican Party State Convention features three days of discussion and votes on numerous topics.

Wyoming GOP censures Gov. Gordon over vetoes

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Republican Party voted Saturday to censure Gov. Mark Gordon following his vetoes of two bills passed by the Legislature early this year. The full body at the … more

By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com | 4/23/24

April WyCB Roundup Chat Call is Wednesday

This month’s session of the “WyCB Roundup,” which is hosted by the Wyoming Council of the Blind, will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. The “WyCB Roundup” … more

4/23/24

Blue grama grass seed grows in a field in the Big Horn Basin.

UW Extension offers new grass thrip management guide

LARAMIE — For grass seed producers and others concerned about controlling grass thrip populations, the University of Wyoming Extension has released a new management guide. The free digital … more

4/23/24

As grizzly bears recover in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, they will naturally disperse into other ecosystems. But that is a problem for wildlife managers, landowners and other stakeholders. Often the bears find themselves conflicting with humans outside of the protection of the recovery zone, often with lethal consequences.

Grizzly bear killed near Ten Sleep

A sub-adult male grizzly bear euthanized Monday south of Ten Sleep is yet more evidence the species is spreading well beyond the boundaries of what is considered suitable habitat for the area’s … more

By Mark Davis | 4/18/24

Rebate debate: County treasurer wants more residents to get property tax refunds

Park County Treasurer Barb Poley wants to reach more people this year than the 1,200 homeowners who saw a rebate for a percentage of their property taxes last year as part of the tax refund program. … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/18/24

Powell Valley Recycling is once again paying 25 cents per pound for the week of Earth Day, which is Monday, April 22. The recycling center is open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday.

Powell Valley Recycling expands acceptable items list

With another Earth Day approaching, the Powell Valley Recycling center is expanding the categories of acceptable recycled items. That’s in addition to once again paying 25 cents per pound … more

By Zac Taylor | 4/18/24

Case against murder suspect allowed to move forward

A man accused of murdering a Cheyenne woman and dumping her body outside Cody in 2019 appears mentally fit to answer to criminal charges, a judge ruled last week. The ruling allows the prosecution of … more

By CJ Baker | 4/18/24

A screenshot of a video released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department shows an injured wild wolf being held captive in a Green River bar.

Game and Fish fields comments on wolf abuse case

During Tuesday’s Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting in Riverton, Department Director Brian Nesvik chose to save comments about the Sublette County wolf abuse case for last during his … more

By Mark Davis | 4/18/24

People check out the artwork on display at a previous Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit in the Northwest Gallery in the Cabre Building.

NWC Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit opens Tuesday night

The 2024 Northwest College Juried Student Art & Design Exhibit will open in the Northwest Gallery located inside the Cabre Building on Tuesday, April 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event is free and … more

4/18/24

Greg Jones, a volunteer with the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, talks with a group of students about a rock formation. Bighorn Canyon is celebrating National Parks Week with a number of events next week.

Celebrate National Park Week with Bighorn Canyon

National Park Week is April 20-28 and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is celebrating with a variety of events. Bighorn Canyon will kick the week off by participating in the Lovell Community … more

4/18/24

Three more murders confirmed in Fremont County; Lander man arrested

A homicide was reported on the Wind River Reservation over the weekend, an arrest was made in a second homicide on the same day, and the Fremont County Coroner’s Office has confirmed a man was … more

By Sarah Elmquist Squires, The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange | 4/18/24

People vote during the 2022 general election. During the 2024 election season voters need to be aware of some new changes.

Wyoming’s elections will look different this year

How and when Wyoming residents can vote will look different this year. Two election laws related to political party affiliation and absentee voting were added to the books in 2023, making … more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 4/18/24

Veterans Resource Fair to offer support and connections in Wyoming

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Veterans Commission announces the upcoming Veterans Resource Fair to provide essential support and connections for veterans across Park, Big Horn, Washakie and Hot … more

4/18/24

From left: James Rhea, Greg Tuliszewski, Tom Herion and Cory Williams

Four finalists for police chief

The City of Powell’s search for a new police chief has been narrowed to four finalists. They include current chiefs in suburban Chicago and rural Kansas, a lieutenant from the Western Slope of … more

By CJ Baker | 4/16/24

Benefit for JW Heny overflowing with community love

By the time the doors at Heart Mountain Hall swung open for the JW Heny benefit, there was already a long line forming. Generous donors poured in so fast that organizers ran out of dinner menu items, … more

By Mark Davis | 4/16/24

Mike Specht chairs Park County Democratic caucus and convention inside Northwest College’s Fagerberg Building. The Saturday morning event drew 21 local Democrats.

Park County Democrats stick with Biden

When it came time to formally nominate a candidate for president at Saturday’s Park County Democratic Party caucus, Kelly Tamblyn kept her remarks brief. “I think we should vote for … more

By CJ Baker | 4/16/24